Dodd Howard Orten, age 78, of Linden passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at his home.
He was born Dec. 26, 1929, in Greenville, Tenn., and was the executive chef at Mama Nem’s Bistro. He was also a retired sea captain.
Memorial services will be held at Cornerstone Church in Linden on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rob Wynne officiating. O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home of Linden is directing.
Survivors include his wife, Lynnette Orten; three sons, Dodd H. Orten Jr., Thad Orten and Fred Orten; a stepdaughter, Erin McKool; a brother, Kenneth Orten; a sister, Elizabeth Swingle; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.